Clean Air Act (S.N.B. 1997, c. C-5.2). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision New Brunswick Document type Legislation Date 1997 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Basic legislation Access-to-information Air quality/air pollution Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Emissions Environmental planning Monitoring Zoning Institution Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Polluter pays principle Geographical area Americas, North America Entry into force notes The present Regulation comes into force on 15 December 1997. Abstract The purpose of this Act is to support and promote the protection, restoration, enhancement and wise use of the environment by controlling the release of contaminants and limiting their impact, reducing the creation of contaminants and spreading scientific information on environmental protection. The Act prohibits the release of contaminants into the air unless under the proper authorization or permission. Under section 8, the Minister may establish and amend objectives relating to the air qualit Full text English/French Website www.gov.nb.ca References - Legislation Implemented by Public Participation Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 2001-98). Legislation | Canada | 2001 (2012) Keyword: Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Air quality/air pollution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Air Quality Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-133). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2013) Keyword: Classification/declassification, Emissions, Air quality/air pollution, Environmental standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Ozone Depleting Substances Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-132). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (2008) Keyword: Ozone layer, Hazardous substances, Classification/declassification Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative Penalties Regulation - Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 98-41). Legislation | Canada | 1998 (2001) Keyword: Offences/penalties, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Source: FAO, FAOLEX Appeal Regulation – Clean Air Act (N.B. Reg. 97-131). Legislation | Canada | 1997 (1997) Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Dispute settlement, Court/tribunal, Enforcement/compliance Source: FAO, FAOLEX